A total of 2,000 Phi Beta Lambda members from across the nation participated in competitions,
networking and leadership activities at the conference.
This was Hanna's first trip to the National Leadership Conference after his second
showing at the PBL State Leadership Conference in Jefferson City, Mo., last March,
where he placed 3rd in Accounting for Professionals and qualified for nationals.
Hanna served as the treasurer for SCC's PBL chapter and received the PBL Outstanding
Service award at the 2010 Student Awards Banquet at SCC in May.
SCC student Charles Albers of St. Louis also competed at the National Conference
in Economic Analysis and Decision Making. Albers qualified for nationals in March,
where he earned 3rd place in Economic Analysis and Decision Making.
Phi Beta Lambda is an educational association of postsecondary student members preparing
for careers in business. There are over 11,000 active members in the United States.
Missouri has more than 400 members in 22 chapters.
St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college
with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and
career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal
and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities.
For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.